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Mar 15, 2021 · A bill which seeks to amend the law in Northern Ireland to prevent abortions in cases of non-fatal disabilities, including Down's Syndrome, has been backed by a majority of MLAs. The Severe Fetal...
Dec 14, 2021 · A DUP bill to prevent abortions in Northern Ireland in cases of non-fatal disabilities has effectively fallen after a tight vote at Stormont. Assembly members (MLAs) voted by 45 to 42 to reject ...
Oct 12, 2021 · A majority of Stormont parties have backed proposals for exclusion zones banning anti-abortion protests outside sexual health centres in Northern Ireland. Protests and demonstrations would not be...
Jun 2, 2020 · The SDLP, UUP and Alliance Party view abortion as a matter of conscience so it is up to individual MLAs how they vote on the issue. Dolores Kelly of the SDLP welcomed the motion, but her...
Oct 18, 2019 · An SDLP MLA who opposes abortion will attend a sitting of the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday in spite of his party leader describing the recall as "a total stunt". Daniel McCrossan said he...
May 19, 2022 · While the DUP argues that Northern Ireland should have the same laws as the rest of the U.K. when it comes to trade, it takes the polar opposite view on abortion — and may legally challenge Lewis’ office and the Department of Health to stop new abortion services.
Jun 7, 2018 · The law governing abortion in Northern Ireland dates back to the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and the Criminal Justice Act (NI) 1945. They make abortion illegal in almost every...
